Job Description
Social Studies Teacher
General Statement:
A competent Social
Studies Teacher understands growth and development, demonstrates knowledge
of what is to be taught and facility in the basic skills and helps students to
develop positive self-concepts. The Social Studies Teacher stimulates the
independence of each student as a learner, effectively assesses student needs
and progress, and plans instruction to achieve selected objectives, including
those appropriate for exceptional students. The Social Studies Teacher accomplishes these objectives through
effective communication with students, parents and colleagues, and through the
use of appropriate techniques and materials in a positive climate where time,
space and equipment are effectively organized for instruction. In addition, the Social Studies Teacher meets professional responsibility for
continuing growth and fosters cooperative involvement with parents and the
community.
Major Responsibilities:
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Demonstrates
facility in the skills of reading, writing and mathematics.
·
Demonstrates
knowledge of the subject to be taught.
·
Demonstrates
knowledge of human growth and development as it relates to the
teaching-learning process.
·
Demonstrates knowledge
of the American public school system.
·
Plans instruction
to achieve selected objectives.
·
Effectively
implements instructional plans and uses appropriate instructional techniques.
·
Effectively
communicates with students.
·
Helps students
develop positive self-concepts.
·
Facilitates the
independence of the student as learner.
·
Effectively
organizes time, space, materials and equipment for instruction.
·
Effectively
assesses student needs and progress.
·
Effectively meets
the needs of exceptional students.
·
Establishes a
positive learning environment.
·
Meets professional
responsibilities.
·
Encourages and
maintains the cooperative involvement and support of parents and the community.
Qualifications:
·
A valid
Connecticut teacher certificate in 026-History & Social Studies, 7-12.
·
Demonstrated
excellence in teaching the subject area(s) and/or instructional levels
targeted.
·
Evidence of
ability to work cooperatively with administrators, teachers and educational
assistants.
·
Evidence of
organizational ability and willingness to pursue tasks to successful
completion.
·
Superior
communication skills (oral and written).
Sept. 1991